Test Technician
Ref: 36323
Location: Cambridge (CB10)
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 9.00am - 5.30pm Monday to Thursday, 9.00am - 5.00pm Friday (37 hours per week)
Salary: £25k - £28k dependent on experience
Job Reference: 36323
Polytec are looking for a hands-on Test Technician to join our south Cambridgeshire based client.
Responsibilities
• Support the team with project testing and help to meet testing deadlines and milestones
• Get involved in a wide range of projects, from early research and development through to design verification testing and investigations of products already on the market
• Follow health and safety procedures when working with hazardous chemicals, pharmaceutical products and other materials or equipment used during testing
• Carry out a variety of mechanical and functional tests
• Get involved in other testing activities where needed, including electronic testing and assembly, handling animal by-products, using specialist test rigs and working with pressurised systems
• Carry out testing in line with approved test methods and protocols
• Record test results and produce accurate, reliable test data to the required quality standards
Requirements
Essential
• Interested in working in the medical device industry
• Experience of recording test results and producing accurate test data
• A-Level or equivalent qualification in Maths
• A good understanding of at least one scientific subject
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work well as part of a team and support colleagues when needed
• Good time management skills and the ability to adapt when priorities change
• Comfortable working to deadlines and managing a busy workload
Desirable
• Previous experience of carrying out laboratory or practical testing
• Experience of working in line with health and safety procedures
• Basic knowledge of Excel, including using formulas and rounding numbers correctly
• A qualification in Statistics, or a good understanding of basic statistical principles
• Experience of preparing or delivering presentations
Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!